Natalie covers education for the Statesman Journal, including K-12 schools, higher education and ed-related policy at the Capitol. She is also a coach and teller for the Salem Storytellers Project. The daughter of a retired teacher, and a regular in-school volunteer, Natalie is passionate about education and making sure our community is equipped to tackle the most pressing issues facing Oregon students and schools. She joined the Statesman Journal staff in 2015.